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F205 JNA

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

183,911 mi
Last recorded183,911 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF205 JNA
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 183,911 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 183,419 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 182,721 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 182,133 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 181,373 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 179,998 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 177,920 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

foot brake travel

o/s rear handbrake only just met

Pass 14 Jan 2012 176,058 miles

aftermarket exhaust fitted - not deemed excessive noise

front exhaust joint - blow

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded

nearside and offside front tyres close to limit (2mm)

nearside front driveshaft outer gaitor boot clip slightly insecure

offside rear brake and handbrake efficiency low

Pass 22 Jan 2011 171,492 miles

aftermarket rear silencer fitted

minor exhaust blow from exhaust joints

nearside and offside front chassis rails corroded

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded

nearside and offside rear sills corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres on limit (1.6mm) - STRONG ADVICE

offside 'B' pillar to sill corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2011 171,304 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

aftermarket rear silencer fitted

minor exhaust blow from exhaust joints

nearside and offside front chassis rails corroded

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded

nearside and offside rear sills corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres on limit (1.6mm) - STRONG ADVICE

offside 'B' pillar to sill corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2010 162,971 miles

exhaust blow from front manifold area and front exhaust joints - STRONG ADVICE

exhaust system corroded

front numberplate cracked

nearside and offside front chassis rails corroded

nearside and offside front inner wings corroding

nearside front driveshaft outer gaitor slightly insecure

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear service brake efficiency low

Pass 6 Dec 2008 157,295 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded inner faces

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded

nearside and offside front tyres on limit inner edge - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside rear discs corroded

nearside and offside rear suspension damper lower mount rubbers - play

nearside front chassis rail corroded

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside front track rod end ball-joint play - SDTRONG ADVICE

oil leak from engine

rear crossmember corroded

rear silencer noisy

washers slightly feeble

Pass 24 Nov 2007 147,641 miles

minor blow from rear silencer joint

nearside and offside front chassis rails corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear service brake efficiency low

rear seatbelts removed

rear seats removed

Fail 17 Nov 2007 147,625 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside front chassis rails corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe to hose corroded

rear seatbelts removed

rear seats removed

Pass 18 Nov 2006 136,517 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

non standard exhaust fitted

steering column lower uj gaitor split

wipers smeary

Fail 10 Nov 2006 136,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 121,733 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?

Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,166
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
102,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,839
constant velocity joint gaiter split 30,509
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,791
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,794
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F205 JNA is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1989 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 105,920 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 205 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 43,839 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F205 JNA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 205 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F205 JNA registered?

F205 JNA is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F205 JNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F205 JNA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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